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Night of Thrills Ends 2009 Season
The Night of Thrills capped off the
2009 season at Anderson Speedway on Saturday evening. It started off with a
trunk or treat for costumed kid fans with a costume parade held and prizes
handed out. School bus rides once again entertained before the "thrills" program
began.
The cork screw race was the first event with a new twist added. Barrels and
cones were sat up on the back stretch to add an "s" curve to the course. In the
center of the corkscrew was a 770 pound pumpkin provided by Westgate Farms
in Noblesville. Nick Warner jumped to the early lead and survived several scrapes
at the corkscrew to take the win over David Carr, Mike Alley, Jerry Dane and
Gary Bragg, Jr.
The Powder Puff School Bus Figure was next with Robin Cullen leading the pack
from flag to flag. Becky Stanley was 2nd, Marlene Fritz 3rd in her rookie
appearance and Carla Gibs 4th.
Shawn Bucher travelled 75 miles from Akron, IN to capture the roll over contest
with 2 1/2 complete rolls in three attempts for 12 points. Kris "Bozo" Farley
was 2nd with two 1/2 rolls for 4 points and David Powell had a single 1/2 roll
for 2 points for 3rd place.
The Culver's trailer figure 8 continues to grow in popularity with the fans and
the competitors alike. After this race is over, the infield is a disaster area!
Mike Alley of Anderson captured his 2nd consecutive trailer race in this wild
demolition affair! Clyde Hamilton was runner-up followed by Gary Bragg, Jr, Mike
Frederick and Jim Warner.
The compact demolition derby took center stage as the final event of the
evening. Greenfield's Toby Andis and Muncie's Al Burgess had a tremendous battle
to the end in the 10 car field with Andis the victor followed by Al Burgess,
Steve Butler, Dustin King and Nathan Burgess.
Anderson Speedway fans can visit the all new Anderson Speedway Kiosk at the
Mounds Mall from November 6th thru December 31st with all sorts of fun items
available for purchase for Christmas.
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